I'll just come out and say it. I don't want to go back to traditional work anymore. I'm having too much fun, sitting here and talking to you... which means I have to do a lot of writing.
This is interesting because today the surprise sequel to Stephen King's 'The Shining' came out called 'Doctor Sleep'. I caught a bit of his interview on NPR this morning, and like most people, I'm in awe about his life. He doesn't do anything else but write. Despite what the nay-sayers used to say about his old work – he's better now than he's ever been and writing tons of great stories, and not concerned with what the market thinks.
Perfection.
So. That's all it took for me to put the final piece into 'the puzzle' of what we're gonna do here.
My Writing
Starting next week, we're going on a schedule.
If you look at the top of the screen, you will notice there are some extra tabs. We're organizing. So listen up cause here's the plan.
You, me and we filter in tons of information on a daily basis. This is true for me, since I sit in front of a computer all day. I have more time to read, more time to listen to the radio and watch television.
So, like the approach that HaRsh ReaLiTy has as to the importance of opinions, I have been registering to different pay-to-write sites, where I try to create compelling articles and posts that express opinions or attempt to convince the reader that my opinion is sound.
My opinion of opinions, explains why they're important. The value in them can be seen as the value of an asshole. Everyone has one, but is what comes out of it solid or runny?
Let's move on.
So, in order for me to be held responsible for my views on things, I will use this blog to link to my content elsewhere* with other legitimate sources of citation, to make sure that the point is thoroughly made. I think this provides a richer experience to the reader.
The Witchboard Experience
Okay. If you've read plenty of magazines, you know that at the beginning there is a page from the editor that talks about the published content. We're going to do the same here.
I have to stop and tell you first that, as I'm writing this, I'm a bit scared about how overly ambitious this is. It's going to take a lot of work on my part, but I want you to have a reliable source and an experience unlike any other out there. So here's 'the news'.
Starting next week, we will start with a new post on the front page. They will provide links to new posts that are related to the categories you see at the very top of the screen.
Those topics listed, will be for articles that are only published here about specific works and ideas. I want to schedule this for at least twice a week such as Tuesdays and Thursdays. Citation included.
If that's too overwhelming, I might stick to once a week, but this raises another concern. What about the weekends?
I've thought about doing a weekend publication in the form of a pdf file that you can download, but perhaps I should do that when I start archiving these posts?
Okay. I'm talking to myself now... but that's the plan. Weekly, original content.
On odd or other days from the weekly stuff, I'll be posting single articles that touch on a topic of a theme where I will link to my other writing services*.
Your Involvement
This is where you get involved too. I've been downloading e-books from independent authors for various blogs, for reviews. You guys are doing things that you love and are really providing some great information and creative work. So, we want to do reviews and interviews with you on your work and your passion.
We're looking to start doing more of that towards the end of this year or the beginning of next. The reason for this is because we want to get the audience that you need to do it and do it RIGHT!
So, instead of creating articles on that alone. We're doing a weekly three hour podcast, where you can do interviews with you on the phone. This gives us a chance to devote more time to you and have fun with it.
There is no doubt that this is going to take a lot of work. I'll be using a journalistic approach to create and present this content in the best form possible so you can enjoy it and have a engaging experience with this media cause, I don't want to go back to office work or bartending... ever again!!!
*links to pay-to-write sites: bubblews, yahoo contributor, allvoices and hubpages are not meant to provide advertising to those services.